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Soft-Lite Windows Prices

Soft-Lite windows prices at the top end of what vinyl windows cost. Find model and series information along with target pricing on all their window lines. The target prices are obviously generic (every project and install is different) but the price is meant to reflect a good price on a standard sized double hung window, along with solid (not shoddy) installation. Obviously grids, fills, screens and glass upgrades (certain models come with some of these standard) will all increase prices. Use our window price estimator to find pricing for your next project.

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Soft-Lite Barrington

This vinyl window is the low end window from a very solid company. The window should be a consideration over lots of other brands, but not when compared to the other Soft-Lite offerings. Yes they are less expensive than the others, but there is much better value in the Imperial or Elements Series. Having said this, the Barrington is not a bad option for small to medium openings. The Barrington sashes are quite narrow and you could run into issues with larger openings (although the window is still better than 90% of the entry level windows from other companies). Some homeowners think the exterior drip cap is odd looking.

Soft-Lite Bainbridge

The Bainbridge is essentially the same window as the Barrington, but it has a slightly different exterior and some nice upgrades. These include its balance cover, exterior screentrack and the reinforcement where the metal meets the rail.

Soft-Lite Classic

The Classic is their original designand therefore a "stripped down" window in comparison to the Imperial. It might be considered by some to be a bit outdated. Certainly not a bad window, but the Pro or the LS is a better performer. The Classic has an Air Infiltration of 0.11. The window dealers who carry the Classic are often smaller outfits and/or contractors, which can translate into very good pricing in certain areas.

Soft-Lite Imperial Pro

The Imperial Pro is a definite upgrade from the Barrington and considered a very nice mid range window (but not as good as the Imperial LS). The frame includes foam fills, Super Spacers, uses a double strength glass, has a better locking screen, a rail refinforcement, uses a better balance cover, and has a higher DP rating (50), a 0.28 U factor, and slightly stronger frame. It has what many consider to be one of the better sills available. They will run about $75 more than the Barrington, but many contractors think they are definitely worth the extra money. While many installers would rate the Imperial LS as better than the Pro, it is worth it to note that the Pro uses a thinner frame profile and therefore more glass area, which may be important for some homeowners, espeically on smaller windows.

Soft-Lite Imperial LS

While the performance numbers between the Pro and the LS are going to look similar, the end products are certainly different. The machinery used to weld and assemble the two windows is different (at least at the time we checked). The LS uses triple weatherstripping, has a kevlar reinforcement as opposed to an aliminum version with the Pro and an air infiltration (AI) rating of .02 as opposed to .07 on the Pro. (Both of these AI numbers are very respectable.) The LS uses the Intercept Spacer, which is a step below the non metal Edgetech used on the Elements (see below).

Soft-Lite Elements

The Elements is the top of the line offering from Soft-Lite and fairly similar to the LS model. The two windows do have a few key differences. The Elements comes standard with a non-metal Super Spacer called the Edgetech which is an optional upgrade on the LS and costs about $20 (and well worth it). The Elements double hung also has a tilt and locking mechanism that work together so if you reverse the lock you are able to tilt the sashes. The frame uses a bead & cove design that most industry insiders think provide a better look when close up (although not noticeable at distance). It also comes standard with accidental glass breakage and the Better View Screen, whereas these are both optional upgrades on the LS. The Elements has excellent performance numbers with a U-factor of 0.19, an Air Infiltration of 0.02 and a DP70 rating. This window is one of out picks for the best vinyl window on the market.